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Geographic Information System (GIS) Intern

State of Iowa

Ames - 50010 - Story County, IAInternship$16.46/hrPosted 2 days agoStill listed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$16.46/hr
Location
Ames - 50010 - Story County, IA
Role Type
Internship
Schedule
Internship
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

This GIS intern is based in the Roadway Safety Section of the Traffic Operations & Safety Bureau and performs geospatial work for the bureau. The role develops, maintains, and implements geospatial assets, creates and edits data, produces maps, works with end users to identify and implement solutions, provides training, and identifies automation opportunities. The posting prefers interest in ESRI, Microsoft, geospatial, and database technologies.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

ArcGIS DesktopArcGIS ProArcGIS OnlineESRI ProductsMicrosoft ProductsGeospatial TechnologiesDatabase TechnologiesCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsIndependent WorkTeamwork

Qualifications

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Full job description

Position overview: This intern position is located within the Roadway Safety Section of the Traffic Operations & Safety Bureau, and conducts work on behalf of the entire bureau. The individual will perform a variety of GIS tasks involved with the development, maintenance and implementation of geospatial assets. Work tasks:

  • Utilize both desktop (ArcGIS desktop and ArcGIS Pro) and online (ArcGIS Online) resources to create and edit data assets.
  • Creation and customization of both digital and hardcopy maps.
  • Will work with end users on collecting needs, documenting and implementing solutions to meet user needs.
  • Documentation of data resources.
  • Providing end-user training and involved with creation of training materials.
  • Identify and implement automation solutions to improve efficiency of office tasks.

Preferred background:

  • Interest in working with ESRI and Microsoft products.
  • Interest in geospatial and database technologies.
  • Good communication, interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Currently enrolled student in a degree program at an accredited educational institution.

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